Quote of the day:
Live life to the fullest, and focus on the positive. -Matt Cameron
image: Harvey Nichols
Majorie Gilbert, a 100yr old grandmother from Aberdare, Wales modeling for Harvey Nichols in the May Issue of the British Vogue, to celebrate 100years of the magazine -making her the Vogue's first centenarian.
image: Greg Smith/Facebook
A Florida Salesman, Greg Smith was moved by the plight of homeless woman, Amy Jo, who he passed on his way to work daily, and after buying her lunch one day learned that she was unable to really read. Ever since, renting out library books he meets with her weekly to teach her to read.
H House as seen on Arch Daily
Architects: VACO Design
Location: Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
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17 Comments
Love these posts! The 100 year old woman in Vogue looks amazing
ReplyDeleteRachel xx
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Vietnam has certainly moved on since 2001.
ReplyDeleteHi Blogoratti - amazing to have Marjorie on Vogue's cover ... while Greg teaching Amy Jo to read is inspirational ... while it's always interesting to see others' architectural delights ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine how the homeless woman feels about learning to read. The man took an interest in her such that he discovered her inability to read. How many of us would do the same? Such an inspiring story! Thank you for posting!
ReplyDeleteMuito lindo teu post e um belo conteúdo! abraços, ótimo fim de semana,chica
ReplyDeleteHello, wonderful post. I love the quote, I try to live life to the fullest. Kudos to the 100 year old woman modeling. It is so nice of Greg to teach the homeless woman to read. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, inspirational stories!
ReplyDeleteAll good things... Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove the positive stories! Keep 'em coming.
ReplyDeleteMarjorie is very beautiful! That's a sweet story about Greg teaching the homeless woman to read and I love the house in Vietnam. I think. I'd like to see the interior before I buy, though. :)
ReplyDeleteReally interesting post...thx for sharing! xx
ReplyDeleteThe 100 year old lady looks every inch the model. I wish she would have been on the cover for North America. How great that this young man is teaching this woman how to read....beautiful
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful thing for Greg to do!! : )
ReplyDeleteGreat quote.
Inspirational post to read ...especially Greg!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend
All the best Jan
An uplifting post! Modeling at 100 years...teaching a homeless woman to read better...stunning architecture. Thank you!
ReplyDeletevery inspiring
ReplyDeleteLove this weeks inspiration post. Wow- that lady over 100 looks like a million dollars (or 2 million pounds. And she is gorgeous too.
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